What are the pros and cons of these 2 types of basses. I have a deal where I can trade My thumb towards a special and need to know if I should do it. Also it might be worth noting that this is the only thumb I've ever played that did'nt dive towards the floor since the strap button was built higher in the bass body than others I've seen(It's a '97). What do you think? And are the tonal characteristics of each pretty similiar?

Originally posted by Woodchuck Do you have pix of the Zon? Tonally, I wouldn't have a problem with either. You'd be able to get some new flavors with the Zon. If you're looking for a new vibe, I say go for it.

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Sorry Woodchuck but I don't have any pix. Why do you ask? I'm currently looking for something that slaps a little better(i.e. clearer tone).

Oh, a 4. Hmmmm, are you sure that you can do without the B string. Man, if it was a 5'er, I say yeah, but a 4.......
If you're good without the B, then give it a shot. You'd definately get the tone you're after.

Originally posted by FiXeR It has the phenolic fingerboard and its the zon model with the bart. pickups up close to the bridge, much like the thumb but not angled. It also has a bubinga top over ash body.

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Actually, it has a PHENOWOOD fretboard. It is resin impregnated birch, so it feels like wood, and is harder than ebony. It doesn't look like the shiny plastic glossy black stuff anymore...

Originally posted by Warwick5S ...i'd keep the warwick. i didn't like how the zon felt and thought it was missing mids. but i don't like how barts sound in general so......they're very different.....peep...

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Errrr....

You obviously ain't heard a Sonus Special.

Trust me, the Special has plenty of mids, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Not to mention the very comfy neck, MUCH lighter weight, and better ergonomics.

If it were a 5 string to 5 string trade, there would be no choice for me!

I think I'm almost ready to make the trade, but i started out on a 5'er almost 11yrs. ago and at this point JT's monsters look less scary than the unfamiliar feeling of a 4. I don't ever seem to use the b string above the 5th fret(An E) anyway though. So it seems hard to justify not playing a 4. I've also never felt the call of a 6'er before, so thats out. The ultimate factor is that I can hammer on a 4 like nobodies buisness though. Mabye from first playing a 5 a 4 just feels so easy yet still unfamiliar to me.
How long do you think the transition might take for me to get used to?
I do think I'm about to make the deal though.
You hear that Gard? Theres about to be another ZON-BIE around!!!! (stumbles like zombie towards kitchen)